[ExI] The Republican Party Isn't Really the Anti-Science Party

[Kelly Anderson]

On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Max More <max at maxmore.com> wrote:

> A bit of balance:
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> http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/11/the-republican-party-isnt-really-the-anti-science-party/281219/
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Thanks Max, great article.

I would like to take a moment to slap the backs of you my fellow extropians
for a moment. I don't believe there is anyone on the left here who believes
in astrology. Though there may be a few who are against genetically
modified foods. I also know of nobody on this right of this list that
doesn't believe in evolution. I don't think we are as polarized on nuclear
energy as the great unwashed masses either.

We are far more enlightened than the unwashed masses on both the left and
the right.

It is admittedly frustrating for both sides when we present "facts" that
appear to us to support our position, only to be batted down by the other
side. These biases are the enemy to true skepticism. I identify as a
skeptic, and remain firmly open to being convinced of my wrong headedness
on all topics. That is one of my most cherished core beliefs. So don't give
up on trying to convince me, but do it with science, the best data
available, and solid logic. That will go a long way with me. And I think
the same could be said of most members of this illustrious list.

The science of global warming (as opposed to the politics of global
warming) has hit a snag in the last month. Does that do anything to dampen
anyone's position about it? Well, not really. It is only one study. But if
it is true, others will eventually back it up, and we can throw out one of
the biggest impediments to mutual understanding there is today.

-Kelly
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